A Thousand Years of Good Prayers by Yiyun Li

A Thousand Years of Good Prayers

Yiyun Li

219 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary short stories emotional reflective fast-paced
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Brilliant and original, A Thousand Years of Good Prayers introduces a remarkable new writer whose breathtaking stories are set in China and among Chinese Americans in the United States.In this rich, astonishing collection, Yiyun Li illuminates how...

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Community Reviews Summary of 358 reviews

Moods

reflective 95%
emotional 77%
sad 50%
informative 31%
dark 22%
funny 22%
hopeful 18%
inspiring 9%
adventurous 4%
challenging 4%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 41%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 42% | N/A: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 14% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | No: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.85

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